Reading
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Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett J Krosoczka
This beautiful graphic novel memoir is about growing up with a drug-addicted mom, being raised by loving imperfect grandparents, and surviving it all with grace. #25wordbookreviews (link) Continue reading
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Life Will Be the Death of Me by Chelsea Handler
Normally not a Handler fan but I really enjoyed this audiobook where she discusses the death of her young brother and her introduction to therapy. #25wordbookreviews (link) Continue reading
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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
Incredibly thoughtful and immensely readable memoir about talk therapy from both sides of the couch. Reminded me of the best parts of Tiny Beautiful Things. #25wordbookreviews (link) Continue reading
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This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp
This fast-paced novel about a school shooting doesn’t offer any solutions to this horrible epidemic but I’m not sure how it could in 300 pages. #25wordbookreviews (link) Continue reading
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Tiny Hot Dogs: A Memoir in Small Bites by Mary Giuliani
Reading this memoir is just like eating pigs in a blanket — easy, quick and delicious. Perfect if you’re in the mood for something light. #25wordbookreviews (link) Continue reading
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Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive by Stephanie Land
A glimpse into just how hard (and hopeless) being poor in America can be. Others have worse stories, sure, but this one was pretty rough. #25wordbookreviews (link) PS: This is the book I wrote about back in January, when I read a great excerpt in the NYT. Continue reading
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Good Talk by Mira Jacob
Mira Jacob is amazing. Loved her novel, love this graphic memoir. Jacob’s son’s innocent questions frame a discussion on race, family, and much more. #25wordbookreviews Continue reading
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Help by Simon Amstell
My addiction to British memoirs audiobooks led me here. I imagine Amstell’s stand-up is funnier than this longer form can manage, but it’s still entertaining. #25wordbookreview (link) Continue reading
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Wolfpack by Abby Wambach
I am obsessed with Abby’s in-real-life Wolfpack so these stars are for her extraordinary efforts to raise up women. The book is just an intro. #25wordbookreview (link) Continue reading
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Normal People by Sally Rooney
I wanted to hate this book on account of its incredible hype but it’s actually good. A lovely story about a relationship full of miscommunication. #25wordbookreviews (link) Continue reading
About Me
I’m Victoria Griffith and I am enthusiastic about a LOT of things. Pine trees and mushrooms and the desert. Ocotillos, motorcycles, travel, and photography. Friendship and writing and books and surviving the love of your life’s terminal diagnosis. I blog about some of these things here, mostly about books and writing, but about the other stuff now and then too.
I was born in Paterson NJ, call Seattle WA my home, and spend the winters in the desert of Southern California. I try to get out to see as much of the world as time and money will allow.
If you’d like to say hi, you can reach me at vgriff@vgriff.com.
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